Horses weren’t the only things being ridden in Lake Benton during the weekend. Bed races took place downtown, and despite the rain, the teams appeared to have a lot of fun.

Kim Tiedeman was with “The Wildcats” team and wasn’t sure what to expect.

“It’s our first year, but we did practice a little in the alley.”

Another team, “Lights Out,” made up of Jennifer Gunnick and Kasey Klosterman pushing the bed with Ashley Buffington riding and steering, ended up taking home the gold. When asked what their strategy was, they said, “Run fast and steer well.”